Karin Ann - a stranger with my face
Back in 50´s Hollywood, it wasn´t uncommon for studio heads to send "assistant" to spy on their most famous stars, secretly controlling every aspect of their lifes, images and sexualities. Judy Garland was distruaght when, after three years growing close (some say romantically...) with friend Betty Asher, she found out Betty was a spy sent by the studio, Judy cried for days, some say she was never the same.
These stories deserve to be told, the exploitation of the queer lady movie star is on another twisted lever. By knowing these experiences we validate our own internalized feelings and the long history that has shaped our shame. Let´s unravel it!
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Olivia MitchellDirectorCamila Cabello, Alessia Cara, Tate McRae
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Kerry FurrhDirectorCamila Cabello, Alessia Cara, Tate McRae
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Karin AnnWriter
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Olivia MitchellWriter
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Kerry FurrhWriter
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Fiona DohertyWriter
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Matouš MarcinkoProducer
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Olivia MitchellProducer
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Kerry FurrhProducer
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Karin AnnKey Cast"Lune (main character)"
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Ashley MooreKey Cast"Solana (supporting role)"
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Gus KenworthyKey Cast"Lenny (supporting role)"
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Project Type:Music Video, Short
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Genres:Romance, History, Spy
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Runtime:6 minutes
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Completion Date:August 27, 2023
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Production Budget:100,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Czech Republic
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Country of Filming:Czech Republic
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Distribution Information
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3am RecordsDistributorCountry: SlovakiaRights: All Rights
Tusk is a directing duo based in LA made up of Kerry Furrh and Olivia Mitchell. After their first short went to Tribeca and sold to Freeform shortly after graduating, they spent their 20s fine-tuning a style by producing a range of commercials, music videos, and short series for everyone from Camila Cabello to random cat litter brands in the Midwest.
Now older and wiser - or so they say - they are developing a slate of scripted women & queer focused projects that share a buoyant zest for life, a pulse on pop culture, and a vibrant art directed palette. The goal? To poke fun at the gravity of the world while lifting up the weird kids.
Together with Karin, we crafted this story inspired by her instinct for a period spy tale that resonated with our interest of hidden queer Hollywood narratives. Valuing Karin´s incredible talent and commitment to impactful storytelling, we´re shaped this as a two-part short film, prioritizing emotion over technicality through focused rehearsals and character work. We can´t wait for you to experience it.